Flood warning for Ulster, Orange; flash flood watch for Sullivan

Monday

Apr 16, 2018 at 6:29 AMApr 16, 2018 at 7:43 AM

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Ulster County and a flash flood warning for Orange County. They are in effect until 8:30 p.m. tonight in Ulster County and 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in Orange County, respectively. A flash flood watch is in effect for Sullivan County until 8 p.m. Wind advisories also have been issued for Sullivan and Ulster counties. The National Weather Service said there could be winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph in Sullivan County and 50 mph in Ulster County. While no watch or warning has been issued for Orange County, winds there could reach sustained speeds of 10 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph.

Otherwise, there is a 100 percent chance of showers today, and possibly a thunderstorm. Some storms could produce heavy rain. One to two inches of rain could fall before the storms end. Today's high will be around 57. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 36. There is a 40 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after that. Winds will be from the west at 6 to 14 mph. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a high around 48. There is a 30 percent chance of rain and snow showers before 10 a.m., then rain showers after 10 a.m. Winds will be from the west at 8 to 10 mph.

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